ITNEG REVOLT (1625 – 1627)

• The Itneg Revolt, or the Mandaya Revolt, was a religious uprising led by Miguel Lanab
and Alababan. The two were previously baptized as Catholics against their will and were
from the Itneg or Mandaya tribe of Capinatan, in northwestern Cagayan, in
the Philippines. The region is now part of the landlocked province of Apayao. Miguel
Lanab and Alababan killed, beheaded and mutilated two Dominican missionaries, Father
Alonzo Garcia and Brother Onofre Palao, who were sent by the Spanish colonial
government to convert the Itneg people to Christianity. After cutting Father Garcia's body
into pieces, they fed his flesh to a herd of pigs. Afterwards, they compelled their fellow
Itnegs to loot, desecrate Catholic images, set fire to the local churches, and escape with
them to the mountains.

• In 1626, Governor-General Fernándo de Silva sent Spanish and foot soldier colonial
troops to suppress the rebellion. They destroyed farms and other sources of food to
starve the Itnegs, and forced them to surrender in 1627.
LADIA REVOLT (1643)

• Pedro Ladia was a Moro Bornean and a self-

claimed descendant of Lakandula who came
to Malolos in 1643. At that time, his land was
confiscated by the Spanish and he thought
that it was about time that they stage an
uprising and put himself as King of the
Tagalogs. This was despite the fact that a
parish priest tried to convince him not to
pursue his plans. Upon his capture, he was
brought to Manila where he was executed.
MANIAGO / PAMPANGA REVOLT (1660 – 1661)

• The Maniago Revolt was an uprising in Pampanga during the 1660s named
after its leader, Francisco Maniago. During that time, Pampanga drew most of
the attention from the Spanish religious orders because of its relative wealth.
They also bore the burden of more tribute, forced labor, and rice exploitation.
They were made to work for eight months under unfair conditions and were not
paid for their labor and for the rice purchased from them. Their patience was
put to the limit and they signified their intention to revolt by setting their
campsite on fire. The fight soon began and because the Spaniards were busy
fighting against the Dutch, they were badly depleted by the Kapampangans.
The Maniago revolt was the start of a much bigger and even bloodier revolt in
Pangasinan. This battle was led by a man named Andres Malong who had
heeded the call of Maniago to revolt against the Spaniards.
MALONG REVOLT (1660 – 1661)

• Andres Malong was the maestro de campo of Binalatongan, now San

Carlos City, Pangasinan in the 1660s. He assisted many Spaniards in
governing different towns in Pangasinan, and as such, had learned
and was trained to use force and cruelty. He hoped of being the King
of the province, however, set this plan aside when a war, led by
Francisco Maniago, broke out in Pampanga. Malong started his
campaign in a small barangay called Malunguey, but failed. Having
the same condition as in Pampanga, he led the people in Pangasinan
to take up arms against the Spaniards. It spread like wild fire in
Pangasinan. Because of his success, he proclaimed himself King of
Pangasinan.
ALMAZAN REVOLT (1661)

• A part of the chain to the Malong Revolt was the Ilocos Revolt led by
Don Pedro Almazan, illustrious and wealthy leader from San
Nicolas, Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The letters sent by Don Andres Malong
("King of Pangasinan") narrating the defeat of the Spaniards in his
area and urging other provinces to rise in arms failed to obtain any
support among the natives. During the revolt, Don Pedro Almazan
proclaimed himself "King of Ilocos", but was later captured and
executed. He also had a son which the Ilocanos proclaimed their
prince.
 CHINESE REVOLT (1662)

• Fearing an invasion of Chinese led by the famous

pirate Koxinga, the garrisons around Manila were
reinforced. An increasing anti-Chinese sentiment
grew within much of the population. In the end, the
invasion did not materialize, but many locals
massacred hundreds of Chinese in the Manila.